Have you ever dream about making a fountain or large-scale work for your home or garden? Using varied techniques from Architectural Ceramics traditions, we will design and build components for a self-standing fountain using Tuscan Terra Cotta Clay. These techniques can be adapted for use in small studios. We will fire the work in a wood-fired kiln at the conclusion of the workshop.This is a great opportunity to work with two well versed, professional ceramic artists and instructors. Both artists have offered workshops in this field for over a decade. The program includes food and wine tastings and occasional dinners in adjoining towns. The highlight of the culinary day is the sumptuous traditional Tuscan cuisine by Lucia, (who has authored her own cookbook), served every day at midday. We will visit some of the incredible surrounding Tuscan hill towns: The Etruscan City of Volterra and the scenic Medieval towns of San Gimignano, Certaldo and Siena.

Marcia Selsor has been traveling to Europe for the past 30 years and leading workshops at La Meridiana since 2001. She has lived in Spain and Italy researching traditional potters and architectural ceramics in both countries. Marcia's programs offer inspiration from the local culture and hands-on experience in a ceramic studio. Selsor is a Professor Emerita of Montana State University and continues creative work from her studio and from locations throughout the United States and abroad. www.marciaselsor.com

Stephani Stephenson is the owner, designer and creator of Revival Tileworks. She produced a DVD on Architectural Ceramics Techniques with the American Ceramic Society and has shared in-depth knowledge and experience with tilemaking, sculptural and architectural techniques, in workshops and in the classroom.www.revivaltileworks.com

We had six spots left as of last Friday. Anyone interested should contact Claudia at La meridiana ASAP."Claudia ( La Meridiana )" <[email protected]>Also waiting to hear if Professional Development credit will be available for teachers through MSUB.

Side trips to include San Gimignano, Siena, and Volterra including the Etruscan Museum.Photos are : Archeology Museum in San Gimignano, Siena' Town Hall, and Terra Cotta Sarcophagus from the Etruscan museum in Volterra.Less than 2 weeks left to register.